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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.08, 3,759.84 and 774.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.08, 3,759.84 and 774.84 is: 1,162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.08 : 3,759.84 = 774.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.08/3,759.84 = 774.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.08x = 3,759.84 × 774.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.08x = 2,913,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,274.43/2,506.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.48

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